Workers nurture kelp seedlings at marine farm in Shandong's Rongcheng

This drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2026 shows workers taking care of the kelp seedlings at a kelp seedling cultivation area of a marine farm in Rongcheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Kelp farms in Rongcheng are cultivating kelp seedlings in preparation for the upcoming large-scale planting season. (Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua)

This drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2026 shows workers taking care of the kelp seedlings at a kelp seedling cultivation area of a marine farm in Rongcheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Kelp farms in Rongcheng are cultivating kelp seedlings in preparation for the upcoming large-scale planting season. (Photo by Wang Fudong/Xinhua)

Staff members check the status of kelp seedlings at a workshop of a marine farm in Rongcheng City, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 20, 2026. Kelp farms in Rongcheng are cultivating kelp seedlings in preparation for the upcoming large-scale planting season. (Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua)

This drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2026 shows workers taking care of the kelp seedlings at a kelp seedling cultivation area of a marine farm in Rongcheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Kelp farms in Rongcheng are cultivating kelp seedlings in preparation for the upcoming large-scale planting season. (Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua)